911 Briefs -- Published May 2, 2013

VALLEY SPRINGS - Crime Stoppers of Stanislaus is assisting Calaveras County investigators in collecting tips related to the slaying of Leila Fowler.

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VALLEY SPRINGS - Crime Stoppers of Stanislaus is assisting Calaveras County investigators in collecting tips related to the slaying of Leila Fowler.

Leila, 8, was attacked Saturday in her Rippon Road home near Valley Springs. Investigators so far have not identified any suspects and have only a vague description of her likely attacker.

Anyone with information related to Leila's death can call (866) 389-7638. The toll-free line operates 24 hours a day. Callers can remain anonymous.

Tips also can be texted to 274637. When you text, include TIP704 in your message.

Tips can also be offered online at stancrimetips.org or by calling the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office's tip line at (209) 754-6030.

STOCKTON - Two armed men in ski masks robbed a store in the 4500 block of North Pershing Avenue about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, police said.

The store clerk told officers he was standing outside the business when the robbers armed with handguns approached, authorities said.

The thieves then fled south on foot with several packs of cigarettes and money taken from the register.

One robber was described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds with a black ski mask, black jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt and black gloves. The other was described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds with a black ski mask, black jeans, a gray hooded sweatshirt and white gloves.

STOCKTON - A 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were pumping gas about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 3300 block of East Hammer Lane when two men in a newer orange Dodge Charger engaged the victims in conversation about cars, brandished a black semiautomatic handgun and robbed them, police said.

The robbers stole phones, jewelry, a wallet, keys and a gym bag before fleeing in the Charger, authorities said. One of the robbers was described as a black man in his 30s, 5 feet 9 inches tall with a muscular build, a black puffy vest, jeans and a black baseball cap. The second was described as a black man in his 20s, 5 feet 9 inches tall with a skinny build and long dreadlocks in a ponytail that reached the middle of his back.

STOCKTON - A man called police at 9 a.m. Wednesday to report that he shot someone who refused to leave his home in the 1900 block of Shameran Street.

When officers arrived to investigate, they found that the victim was shot following an argument over marijuana plants at the home, authorities said. A handgun was later found on the roof of the home, police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The shooter, 36-year-old Ivan Herbert Jr., was arrested on suspicion of assault with a firearm on a person and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, police said.

STOCKTON - A man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a minor Tuesday in a rural part of southwest Stockton, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies were called to the 70000 block of West Undine Road about 8:50 p.m. to investigate a report of illegal touching, authorities said. After investigating, deputies arrested Jose Calleros, 66, on suspicion of sex crimes against a child younger than 14 and continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14, authorities said. Calleros was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail, where he is being held in lieu of $1 million bail, authorities said.

STOCKTON - A man was shot Tuesday night during a confrontation with two youths in north Stockton, authorities said.

The 26-year-old victim told police the youths approached him about 9:45 p.m. near East Hammer Lane and Tam O'Shanter Drive. An altercation ensued. The victim heard several gunshots and realized he had been shot, police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The assailants were described as boys 16 to 17 years old wearing dark clothing and bandannas over their faces, authorities said.

STOCKTON - One woman was stabbed and another was arrested Tuesday night after a fight broke out in central Stockton, police said.

A 21-year-old woman told authorities she was walking near North Wilson Way and East Roosevelt Street about 10 p.m. when she was confronted by two people. The victim was stabbed during the fight and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, officers said.

Police arrested Dominique Hidalgo, 22, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon with force likely to produce great bodily injury, authorities said.